Elder Nielsen Visit

Last weekend, June 14-16, Elder S. Gifford Nielsen and his wife Wendy were here in Nauvoo for a mission tour.  We were privileged to meet with them on Friday morning before work and then again on Saturday evening. They were a lot of fun and entertaining along with bringing us some great messages.  I want to share the message I got.

One of the things he told us is that President Oaks said he knows President Nelson better than anyone as they've been sitting side by side in the Quorum of the Twelve since 1985.  He says that President Nelson has changed since the mantle of President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints has come to him.  He also said that President Nelson sees the future.  That is very evident to me in the inspired changes that have come over the past year.

There is a desire for us to be ONE as a people.  He went to the white board and drew an interesting graphic for us.  He says when the First Presidency sits together President Nelson sits in the middle with President Oaks on his right and President Eyring on his left.  When we look at them we see this:

O N E

  Oaks, Nelson, Eyring.
Think about that!
They are ONE.

The Savior helped people one by one.  In order for us to be like Him, we can't expect to do one good thing and have that be the cure for multitudes.  Each person needs personal ministering.  In fact,
 MINISTERING TO ALL = Missionary Work.
How easy did that just make your personal missionary effort?

When we give our wills to the Father, we can truly be one.  One is heart, might, mind and spirit.  I've been trying to do that very thing...give my will to that of the Father.

Another thing he talked about was enduring.  He said there is no need to endure to the end.  Just endure.  There is no end!  Simple words with a very profound meaning.  I love it!